100LikesMugen MBX8 Eco
06-28-2021, 03:21 AM
#376
Originally Posted by phattracker
Ran on a medium/high grip track this weekend. Car was great, loved every minute of it. I am seeing (on hard braking hairpin corners with a dig at exit) my rear inside wheel lifting up of the track. Any recommendations or advices as too why? It was really easy to drive down into those corners hard, even though I had the wheel lift. I can't help but think it was costing me when I needed to dig on the power for exits though. Box setup (location wise) 35/30 f/r, 5/8/3 diffs. Also, I ran 1 set of proline positrons, s3, and after 3, 5 minute qualifiers and a 10 min main I had used about 95% of the tread up on the fronts and about 60% on the rear. Sound normal? I'd like to shim my pivot balls a bit to adjust my camber..are there different thickness washers available for the balls?
06-29-2021, 04:02 PM
#377
Tech Rookie
Hey all!
I am currently building this buggy for the first time and noticed my chassis is slightly bent downward on the rear end side. None of my other buggies have this so I was wondering if this was normal? I am nearly done building the buggy and everything fits perfectly though.
Thanks in advance.
I am currently building this buggy for the first time and noticed my chassis is slightly bent downward on the rear end side. None of my other buggies have this so I was wondering if this was normal? I am nearly done building the buggy and everything fits perfectly though.
Thanks in advance.
07-02-2021, 06:30 PM
#378
Originally Posted by phattracker
Ran on a medium/high grip track this weekend. Car was great, loved every minute of it. I am seeing (on hard braking hairpin corners with a dig at exit) my rear inside wheel lifting up of the track. Any recommendations or advices as too why? It was really easy to drive down into those corners hard, even though I had the wheel lift. I can't help but think it was costing me when I needed to dig on the power for exits though. Box setup (location wise) 35/30 f/r, 5/8/3 diffs. Also, I ran 1 set of proline positrons, s3, and after 3, 5 minute qualifiers and a 10 min main I had used about 95% of the tread up on the fronts and about 60% on the rear. Sound normal? I'd like to shim my pivot balls a bit to adjust my camber..are there different thickness washers available for the balls?
this makes the car accelerate more evenly and is good for initial hit as well.
07-05-2021, 03:47 PM
#379
Tech Apprentice
What is the total weight of your car inc tires, battery, and body? Race ready.
And what battery and upgrades are you running?
Thanks.
And what battery and upgrades are you running?
Thanks.
07-07-2021, 06:57 AM
#380
Tech Initiate
Shock setup question for you guys:
Will 1.1 x 10 hole pistons have more pack than the 1.2 x 8, with the same oil?
Thanks.
Will 1.1 x 10 hole pistons have more pack than the 1.2 x 8, with the same oil?
Thanks.
07-08-2021, 01:34 AM
#381
Originally Posted by Rmpsocal
Shock setup question for you guys:
Will 1.1 x 10 hole pistons have more pack than the 1.2 x 8, with the same oil?
Thanks.
Will 1.1 x 10 hole pistons have more pack than the 1.2 x 8, with the same oil?
Thanks.
07-12-2021, 12:35 PM
#382
Tech Master
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What springs are you all keeping on hand? Mainly run a dusty, low grip outdoor track that tends to get rough but smaller jumps. The other track we race at is a clay mixture outdoor track that is fairly smooth with larger jumps.
08-03-2021, 08:49 PM
#384
Originally Posted by phattracker
Ran on a medium/high grip track this weekend. Car was great, loved every minute of it. I am seeing (on hard braking hairpin corners with a dig at exit) my rear inside wheel lifting up of the track. Any recommendations or advices as too why? It was really easy to drive down into those corners hard, even though I had the wheel lift. I can't help but think it was costing me when I needed to dig on the power for exits though. Box setup (location wise) 35/30 f/r, 5/8/3 diffs. Also, I ran 1 set of proline positrons, s3, and after 3, 5 minute qualifiers and a 10 min main I had used about 95% of the tread up on the fronts and about 60% on the rear. Sound normal? I'd like to shim my pivot balls a bit to adjust my camber..are there different thickness washers available for the balls?
2) thicken front shock oil
you have too much roll. weight transfers when you brake, accelerate and or during turns do all kinds of pressure on your suspension. these 2 suggestions should help.. I assume ride height is stock 24m front and 26m rear.
09-07-2021, 02:36 AM
#385
Tech Apprentice
Any one used 2*2s shorty batteries on mbx8e? And how to mount that? Thanks
09-07-2021, 09:52 AM
#386
Originally Posted by muunan
Any one used 2*2s shorty batteries on mbx8e? And how to mount that? Thanks
09-07-2021, 10:29 PM
#387
Tech Apprentice
What should I change in my setup if my car feels very twitchy in the steering? If I move the wheel on the controller just a tiny bit it feels like the car turns a lot. And then I have to correct the steering the other way. Makes it hard to hold a race line.
Runing 10,7,5 I the diffs and around 600 front and 450-550 in the back shocks. Bars are around 2,4 front and 2,6-2,7 in the back. ( If I go thicker rollbar in the front I feel like I loose the ability to go around hairpins)
I also have the steering curve on my Sanwa set to -20.
Thanks inn advance.
Runing 10,7,5 I the diffs and around 600 front and 450-550 in the back shocks. Bars are around 2,4 front and 2,6-2,7 in the back. ( If I go thicker rollbar in the front I feel like I loose the ability to go around hairpins)
I also have the steering curve on my Sanwa set to -20.
Thanks inn advance.
09-15-2021, 04:43 AM
#388
Originally Posted by Jurassic579
What should I change in my setup if my car feels very twitchy in the steering? If I move the wheel on the controller just a tiny bit it feels like the car turns a lot. And then I have to correct the steering the other way. Makes it hard to hold a race line.
Runing 10,7,5 I the diffs and around 600 front and 450-550 in the back shocks. Bars are around 2,4 front and 2,6-2,7 in the back. ( If I go thicker rollbar in the front I feel like I loose the ability to go around hairpins)
I also have the steering curve on my Sanwa set to -20.
Thanks inn advance.
Runing 10,7,5 I the diffs and around 600 front and 450-550 in the back shocks. Bars are around 2,4 front and 2,6-2,7 in the back. ( If I go thicker rollbar in the front I feel like I loose the ability to go around hairpins)
I also have the steering curve on my Sanwa set to -20.
Thanks inn advance.
09-16-2021, 08:23 AM
#389
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by morgoth
Move the shocks in, move the steering links further back on the ackerman plate, thicker front diff, raise the camber links
12-21-2021, 10:58 AM
#390
Hello, I need new shock end balls. Does anyone know if any other brand will work other than Mugen? In a hurry and want to see if my LHS has something that will work.
